USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB-3)

American expeditionary mobile base

The USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB-3) is the first purpose-built expeditionary mobile base vessel in the United States Navy.[1]

Lewis B. Puller departing for its first operational deployment in 2017

History

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U.S. Navy SEALs launched from the Lewis B. Puller for the 2024 Iranian dhow seizure operation in January 2024.[2]

References

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  1. "US Navy Commissions First-of-Class Expeditionary Mobile Sea Base, USS Lewis B. Puller" (Press release). United States Navy. 17 August 2017. NNS170817-23. Archived from the original on 18 August 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  2. Gambrell, Jon; Becatoros, Elena; Copp, Tara (16 January 2024). "US military seizes Iranian missile parts bound for Houthi rebels in raid where 2 SEALs went missing" (News article). AP News. Jerusalem: Associated Press. Archived from the original on 16 January 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2024.